New Transport Secretary

Florence Eshalomi: You recently met with the new Transport Secretary. How welldid your initial conversations go?

The Mayor: I had a positive first meeting with the new Secretary of State for Transport. In addition to discussing funding for Transport for London (TfL), the latest update on the Crossrail project, and progress on the Tube upgrades, we had a constructive discussion on devolving more inner suburban rail services to TfL.
We also spoke about Crossrail 2 and extending the Bakerloo Line and I highlighted the critical importance of making progress on safeguarding the routes of both schemes. We further talked about how we might best work together to improve air quality, re-open Hammersmith Bridge to motor traffic and manage the challenges and opportunities presented by new forms of micro-mobility. I look forward to working closely with the Secretary of State in his new role.